From the Kinks’ 1969 record Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) comes this fast, silly song about British Imperialism from the 19th into 20th century. Really great great concept album that received rave reviews from critics at the time but never reached higher than 105 on the Billboard charts. Arthur is the first…
What I’m Jamming To: May 4, 2011
Today’s jam? A little “Raspberry Beret” as performed by Warren Zevon and the Hindu Love Gods on Letterman, circa 1990. Love the ponytail.
What I’m Jamming To: May 3, 2011
The pride of Upper Darby, Todd Rundgren in a great performance from the Bottom Line in NYC with Kasim Sulton. One of the most influential Power Pop songs, ever. Lovely stage antics, too.
Theo Ratliff has a $32.99 per bottle energy shot concoction.
We’ve all bought products for different reasons: because they improve our health, because they’re endorsed by famous celebrities, because they taste great, and because they are cheap. Amazingly, this product hits none of those bench-marks. Youngevity is apparently a pyramid-scheme group, not unlike Amway, which sells you licenses to sell their products. One of those…
What I’m Jamming To: May 2, 2011
One of the least played live songs in the Springsteen catalog. It’s a shame, too; “Crush on You” is a pretty straight-foward song reminiscent to songs and artists that Springsteen derived his style and spirit from and is always performed with a ton of energy. This clip is from Landover, MD in November 1980.
Opening Day 2011: Phillies Win!
As you know by now, the Phillies’ won today’s game 5-4 over the Astros on John Mayberry Jr.’s walk-off, RBI single. Here are some pics from my brother and I’s first ever Opening Day! And here are some videos Bill took: The Phils entering Asburn Alley The awesome pregame American flag set-up with line-ups And…
Saving Money
One Greek yogurt at a time. When you find them for $.88, you have to stock up.
Saw This Today: February 16, 2011
This eBay auction literally caught fire with bidders and media coverage. Yes, that’s a used TI-83. Yes, it just sold for $56.00.
Saw This Today: February 7, 2011
Working for America’s largest off-price retailer has its perks like having dibs on the best merchandise when it comes through the door. You also see some fun stuff, like shoes called “Treasure Pirates” in Serpent PU material.
Live From the Lehigh Valley 